Son of Golden Turkey Awards

Son of Golden Turkey Awards continues the irreverent spirit of its predecessor by highlighting more of Hollywood's most notorious cinematic missteps and failures. The book catalogs an array of films deemed worthy of mockery, from big-budget disasters to low-budget oddities. Authors Harry and Michael Medved sort their selections into themed categories, examining everything from questionable casting choices to implausible plots. Their commentary includes behind-the-scenes details and production histories that explain how these notorious films came to be. The book features abundant photographs and promotional materials that document the films under discussion. Each entry provides release dates, cast information, and specific examples of what earned these movies their dubious distinctions. This compilation serves as both entertainment and a historical record of Hollywood's less triumphant moments, reflecting how audience tastes and industry standards have evolved over time. The book's enduring appeal lies in its ability to find humor in failure while documenting an often-overlooked side of film history.

Readers found this follow-up to The Golden Turkey Awards offers more humorous commentary on bad movies, though many felt it wasn't as strong as the original book. What readers liked: - Thorough research into obscure films - Entertaining writing style - Coverage of unusual categories like "Worst Female Director" - Focus on lesser-known bad movies What readers disliked: - Less memorable selections compared to first book - Some categories feel forced - More dated references than original - Some factual errors noted by film buffs Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 3.6/5 (38 ratings) Amazon: 3.5/5 (6 reviews) Reader quote: "Fun but not essential - the first book covered most of the truly legendary turkeys." - Goodreads reviewer Little additional review data exists online for this 1986 book, with most discussion appearing in broader commentary about the Golden Turkey series rather than this specific volume.

Hollywood Babylon by Kenneth Anger A collection of scandals, myths, and notorious stories from Hollywood's golden age presents similar entertainment industry exposés and behind-the-scenes revelations.

The Fifty Worst Films of All Time by Harry Medved, Randy Dreyfuss This predecessor to the Golden Turkey Awards catalogs cinema's most notable failures with facts about production disasters and critical responses.

The Book of Movie Lists by Leonard Maltin A compilation of film history's oddities, failures, and unusual achievements provides categorized lists that document cinema's strangest moments and productions.

What Were They Thinking?: The 100 Dumbest Events in Television History by David Hofstede A chronicle of television's biggest blunders and misguided productions shares the same spirit of documenting entertainment industry missteps.

Not Coming to a Theater Near You by Kenneth Turan This collection of reviews and essays about overlooked, forgotten, and unusual films extends the exploration of cinema's lesser-known corners.

🎬 The book is a sequel to the authors' popular "The Golden Turkey Awards" (1980), which playfully celebrated the worst films ever made 📽️ Harry and Michael Medved are brothers who began writing about films when they were teenagers, with Harry starting at age 17 🎯 The book includes categories like "Most Badly Bumbled Bee Movie" and "Most Obnoxious Movie Monster," highlighting particularly notorious cinematic failures 🌟 Several films featured in the book, initially mocked as disasters, later gained cult classic status, including "Plan 9 from Outer Space" 🎭 Michael Medved went on to become a prominent film critic and radio host, while Harry Medved became the head of communications for Fandango, the movie ticket service